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that's our science thursday feature. on art beat, digital touchups and tricks are common in photography today. we talk to a curator at the metropolitan museum of art about an exhibit that explores the history of photo manipulation before photoshop. plus, on making sense, economics correspondent paul solman ponders government versus private spending. all that and more is on our website newshour.pbs.org. ray? >> brown: and again, to our >> suarez: and that's the "newshour" for tonight. i'm ray suarez. >> brown: and i'm jeffrey brown. we'll see you online and again here tomorrow evening with mark shields and david brooks among others. thank you and good night. major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: and the william and flora hewlett foundation, working to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs sta
that's our science thursday feature. on art beat, digital touchups and tricks are common in photography today. we talk to a curator at the metropolitan museum of art about an exhibit that explores the history of photo manipulation before photoshop. plus, on making sense, economics correspondent paul solman ponders government versus private spending. all that and more is on our website newshour.pbs.org. ray? >> brown: and again, to our >> suarez: and that's the "newshour"...
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whereas on the other hand came in twenty fifth of math seventeenth in science and fourteen in reading skills look what i'm getting at here is.
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that there is no science that supports this conversion therapy or reparative therapy. so, this is an effort to put a spotlight on the issue and then from a federal point of view, i want to make sure that the taxpayer dollars aren't being spent on providing the services when they are not held to be scientifically effectively. >> okay, okay. we have got that. i want to hear more from young people at the news conference who went through conversion therapy. >> in conversion therapy, i was told that i was sick. i was told that i had to be fixed. i was told to snap myself with a rubber band every time i had a same-sex attraction. i was told that the reason for my problem was my close relationship with my mother who had been loving and supportive of me. i was diagnosed with clinical depression after i began my sessions with jonah. >> okay. so outlawing for minors. that's what your legislation proposes. why not for all people? >> well, i think as people mature, they have the opportunity to explore lots of different things. but it is the minors that are, you know, easily impact
that there is no science that supports this conversion therapy or reparative therapy. so, this is an effort to put a spotlight on the issue and then from a federal point of view, i want to make sure that the taxpayer dollars aren't being spent on providing the services when they are not held to be scientifically effectively. >> okay, okay. we have got that. i want to hear more from young people at the news conference who went through conversion therapy. >> in conversion therapy, i...
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he's certainly capable and smart enough and motivated by science and motivated by logic. to be withholding this conversation and not calling it for what it is, it's at this point irresponsible. >> eliot: he has hinted he wants to do something, what the something is remains to be seen, whether he'll have the backbone and political courage to cancel keystone will be an early test of where this administration goes. >> i agree with you. >> eliot: josh fox director of the fracking film "gas land" whose latest short film titled "occupy sandy." thank you for what you've done for us. >> thank you. >> eliot: just in time for the [ male announcer ] red lobster's crabfest ends soon. hurry in and try five succulent entrees like our tender snow crab paired with savory garlic shrimp. just $12.99. come into red lobster and sea food differently. and introducing 7 lunch choices for just $7.99. salads, sandwiches, and more. . >> david: the election is over so why are our leaders giving campaign speeches about the economy? th (vo) when the clock runs out when the last card is played what wi
he's certainly capable and smart enough and motivated by science and motivated by logic. to be withholding this conversation and not calling it for what it is, it's at this point irresponsible. >> eliot: he has hinted he wants to do something, what the something is remains to be seen, whether he'll have the backbone and political courage to cancel keystone will be an early test of where this administration goes. >> i agree with you. >> eliot: josh fox director of the fracking...
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this is not based on science. as a result we have very low emissions coming from developed countries, which means they are showing a bad example to developing countries who would want to do more, but seeing that leaders are not living up to their expectations, this has repressed their ability to do more in terms of their own population. >> ambassador jumeau, before you were the roving ambassador for the seychelles, you were a u.n. ambassador. the u.s. has a major drone bass in the seychelles, which means you have close ties to the military. does that affect your negotiations here? >> not at all. first and foremost, we are a small island country, a member of the alliance of small island states. we are also part of the african union, but we always take the same position as the islands, because the islands have to stay together. ironically, the u.s. drones in seychelles take off from an airport only 10 feet above sea level. that should give them an idea of the kind of threat we are facing. when a tsunami hit the seyc
this is not based on science. as a result we have very low emissions coming from developed countries, which means they are showing a bad example to developing countries who would want to do more, but seeing that leaders are not living up to their expectations, this has repressed their ability to do more in terms of their own population. >> ambassador jumeau, before you were the roving ambassador for the seychelles, you were a u.n. ambassador. the u.s. has a major drone bass in the...
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it would provide 55,000 green cards to immigrant who achieved advance degrees in engineering, science or math. it would allow them to bring their families to the country. but the bill really angered democrats because it would do so at the same time it gets rid of the green car lottery. one democrat went so far as to accuse this bill of being racist but to a very, very testy exchange. >> that is racist. if not in its intent then certainly in its effect. republicans have just received historically low votes from minorities in the past election yet they want to create an immigration system that gives visas with one hand while taking visas away from minorities with the other. >> i would inquiry if the gentleman's statement about the ugly head of racism was a reference to those of us who authored this bill. >> the chair will not render an advisement opinion. >> i'm not accusing anybody of racism. >> republicans believe this bill would be a huge nept jobs creator because immigrants with degrees can buy services and goods and employ people. the measure moves on to the democratically controll
it would provide 55,000 green cards to immigrant who achieved advance degrees in engineering, science or math. it would allow them to bring their families to the country. but the bill really angered democrats because it would do so at the same time it gets rid of the green car lottery. one democrat went so far as to accuse this bill of being racist but to a very, very testy exchange. >> that is racist. if not in its intent then certainly in its effect. republicans have just received...
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he's certainly capable and smart enough and motivated by science and motivated by logic. to be withholding this conversation and not calling it for what it is, it's at this point irresponsible. >> eliot: he has hinted he wants to do something what the something is remains to be seen, whether he'll have the backbone and political courage to cancel keystone will be an early test of where this administration goes. >> i agree with you. >> eliot: josh fox director of the fracking film "gas land" whose latest short film titled "occupy sandy." thank you for what you've done for us. >> thank you. >> eliot: just in time for the war on christmas season our own john fugelsang weighs in. groups hiding behind the social welfare label. [ piano plays ] troy polamalu's going deeper. ♪ ♪ and so is head & shoulders deep clean. [ male announcer ] with 7 benefits it goes deep to remove grease, gunk and flakes. deep. like me. [ male announcer ] head & shoulders deep clean for men. ♪ ♪ smiles make more smiles. when the chocolate is hershey's. life is delicious. . >> david: the election
he's certainly capable and smart enough and motivated by science and motivated by logic. to be withholding this conversation and not calling it for what it is, it's at this point irresponsible. >> eliot: he has hinted he wants to do something what the something is remains to be seen, whether he'll have the backbone and political courage to cancel keystone will be an early test of where this administration goes. >> i agree with you. >> eliot: josh fox director of the fracking...
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. >> that's 55,000 diversity visas now will go to foreign nationals with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math, that's the s.t.e.m. acronym, a lot say it's a piece meal approach and comprehensive is a way to go. what do you think about that? >> that is the question. we started out with a comprehensive approach. that didn't work the first time. a piece meal approach is what is being led right now by republicans. mario diaz balart and congressman labrador in the house, and what this does, for example, is allows us to increase the number of scientists, mathematicians, phds, who come into the country to stay here and work in the u.s. who have studied here instead of kicking them out, have them come in and work for us. we don't have enough people helping us with innovation, and what's happening is some companies are building r & d centers in canada because they can't find the people here. >> i want to go to something that a member of congress said. representative louis gutierrez says if you support this bill said you're saying one group of immigrants is better than
. >> that's 55,000 diversity visas now will go to foreign nationals with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math, that's the s.t.e.m. acronym, a lot say it's a piece meal approach and comprehensive is a way to go. what do you think about that? >> that is the question. we started out with a comprehensive approach. that didn't work the first time. a piece meal approach is what is being led right now by republicans. mario diaz balart and congressman labrador in...
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when i talk to microsoft, they say, we need those employees that have the training and education of science technology, engineering, and math. this is what this legislation is about. we want america to be the magnet for the best minds. we want them to come here, get educated, and stay here to improve our lives and turn it into a reality right here in america so that america continues to be the land of opportunity for all. >> today we put another down payment on jobs and job creation. for each of these visas that are granted, it is estimated that there'll be three additional u.s. jobs created. for each of these individuals who apply, they will look at who the student population is in the united states working on masters and phd's and stem areas. this of be at a diverse population. this cause us to see this as an improvement in diversity outreach. almost anyone who attends a graduation at the masters and phd level, you will see those crossing the line coming from all over the world and in all colors and sizes. that is why we did this today. we want this to be one that says, who wants to come
when i talk to microsoft, they say, we need those employees that have the training and education of science technology, engineering, and math. this is what this legislation is about. we want america to be the magnet for the best minds. we want them to come here, get educated, and stay here to improve our lives and turn it into a reality right here in america so that america continues to be the land of opportunity for all. >> today we put another down payment on jobs and job creation. for...
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i believe in the science obama has said millions of times, we should teach geology and evolution in science class and if you want to teach intelligent design and other theories, do it in religion class. and the important part with rubio is while he does seem to be tempering his first line now with mike allen yesterday after he got a lot of criticism for it he still believes fundamentally that you should teach creationism alongside evolution in classes. that's really where this comes from. his history when he was in florida as a state house speaker was a huge fight over evolution education in florida. he came down on the side of the creationists saying they should be able to teach that in school. a reasonable alternative to evolution. whether or not rubio thinks the earth is 4 billion years old he also believes some of the nonscientific theories should be taught. >> people should be able to teach the opposite alongside of evolution and alongside of science in public schools. he's saying in public schools. in other words -- is the same position as rick santorum, correct? >> actually, same pos
i believe in the science obama has said millions of times, we should teach geology and evolution in science class and if you want to teach intelligent design and other theories, do it in religion class. and the important part with rubio is while he does seem to be tempering his first line now with mike allen yesterday after he got a lot of criticism for it he still believes fundamentally that you should teach creationism alongside evolution in classes. that's really where this comes from. his...
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we this morning are learning what science tastes like. the students in d.c. did their lab work on location. they went to a place where molecules and a master chef made for a tasty lesson. >> reporter: love the taste of hot peppers but not the heat? a little chemistry in the kitchen with make that happen. this gadget is called a roto evaporator. >> basically what we're doing is we have lady bug peppers so we're extracting all the flavor without the heat. >> reporter: chef rj not only knows how to tempt the taste buds. >> try that. sour. super sour, right? >> reporter: he and his team know the science behind it, too, and they're sharing their knowledge with fifth graders from two rivers charter school in d.c. >> do you have to use chem stray in cooking? >> reporter: yes. they're on a chemistry expedition and they came armed with questions. >> what does freezing food do to the at toms and molecules which cause it to get hard? >> why does food taste good to one person but bad to the other? >> reporter: seeing how heat transfers and chemical reactions take place i
we this morning are learning what science tastes like. the students in d.c. did their lab work on location. they went to a place where molecules and a master chef made for a tasty lesson. >> reporter: love the taste of hot peppers but not the heat? a little chemistry in the kitchen with make that happen. this gadget is called a roto evaporator. >> basically what we're doing is we have lady bug peppers so we're extracting all the flavor without the heat. >> reporter: chef rj...
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focus on our reporting from the front lines and we begin with new photos obtained by the institute for science and international security. they say they show more activity at an iranian military site. a site that nuclear inspectors have been denied access to. here's what the site looked like in september. the roofs of the buildings are are covered with tarps. just take a look. now, we're going to fast forward it. switch the picture to november 7th. what you'll see now is that the buildings have blue roofs and new equipment on site. this is according to the am sis from sis. the think tank says additional things are being done to the site. a russian judge says performances by pussy riot should be removed from the internet. their most notorious video is the one that landed two band members in jail. in it, the band sings an anti putin song in a cathedral. the judge allegations it includes words that humiliate various groups. >>> and former president george h.w. bush has been in a houston area hospital for six days. a spokesperson says he has been treated and cured of bronchitis. bush is 88 years o
focus on our reporting from the front lines and we begin with new photos obtained by the institute for science and international security. they say they show more activity at an iranian military site. a site that nuclear inspectors have been denied access to. here's what the site looked like in september. the roofs of the buildings are are covered with tarps. just take a look. now, we're going to fast forward it. switch the picture to november 7th. what you'll see now is that the buildings have...
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science and technology editor is with us now. it looks like they have stolen tens of thousands of people's refunds. >>guest: potentially billions. part of the problem, is identifying that there is a problem. the i.r.s. says they do not know the extent of the problem and it is hard if them to track and identify that something like this is happening. >>shepard: explain what going on. >>guest: it has me disgusted. identity scammers buying something in a store is one thing but they filing fraudulent tax runs, that is something else. >>shepard: they would file my tax returns using their address and if i had a refund it would come back to them? >>guest: exactly. the challenge comes in because if you are like me you find out you getting a refund and you file as soon as you can and you can file in january. businesses and financial institutions do thought have to file their information with the government until the end of march. often the i.r.s. doesn't have the information it needs to verify or crosscheck what has gone on. so if it is lo
science and technology editor is with us now. it looks like they have stolen tens of thousands of people's refunds. >>guest: potentially billions. part of the problem, is identifying that there is a problem. the i.r.s. says they do not know the extent of the problem and it is hard if them to track and identify that something like this is happening. >>shepard: explain what going on. >>guest: it has me disgusted. identity scammers buying something in a store is one thing but...
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computer science class saw a man on a rampage take out a teacher. that teacher saved lives in the very last moments of his life. >> and neighborhoods evacuated. people forced to wait out a toxic situation after a train derailment sends hazardous chim -- chemicals in the air and ground. a new theory of what led to a chain of rail cars jumping off of the track. take a look. um... uh... um... hm... umm... uh... oh ! the windows phone 8x by htc on verizon. it features easy to navigate live tiles that are simple to customize. just pin what matters most right to your homescreen. exclusively with data sense-- a feature that makes the most of you plan. only on verizon. now we need a little bit more... [ male announcer ] at humana, we understand the value of quality time and personal attention. which is why we are proud to partner with health care professionals who understand the difference that quality time with our members can make... that's a very nice cake! ohh! [ giggles ] [ male announcer ] humana thanks the physicians, nurses, hospitals, pharmacists a
computer science class saw a man on a rampage take out a teacher. that teacher saved lives in the very last moments of his life. >> and neighborhoods evacuated. people forced to wait out a toxic situation after a train derailment sends hazardous chim -- chemicals in the air and ground. a new theory of what led to a chain of rail cars jumping off of the track. take a look. um... uh... um... hm... umm... uh... oh ! the windows phone 8x by htc on verizon. it features easy to navigate live...
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of science news, delivered fresh every monday, wednesday and friday. today's daily special-- the mars rover rumors. and on "need to know" tonight, an encore report about an investigation into alleged abuses by u.s. border patrol officers. all that and more is on our web site, newshour.pbs.org. >> warner: and again to our honor roll of american service personnel killed in the afghanistan conflict. we add them as their deaths are made official and photographs become available. here, in silence, are eight more. >> warner: and that's the newshour for tonight. i'm margaret warner. >> brown: and i'm jeffrey brown. "washington week" can be seen later this evening on most pbs stations. we'll see you online, and again here monday evening. have a nice weekend. thank you and good night. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> and by the bill and melinda gates foundation. dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy,
of science news, delivered fresh every monday, wednesday and friday. today's daily special-- the mars rover rumors. and on "need to know" tonight, an encore report about an investigation into alleged abuses by u.s. border patrol officers. all that and more is on our web site, newshour.pbs.org. >> warner: and again to our honor roll of american service personnel killed in the afghanistan conflict. we add them as their deaths are made official and photographs become available....
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>> reporter: turns out there is a science to getting though priceless reactions. one study found pricier gift don't translate into greater appreciation. exhibit one, the kitten. >> am i seeing something? >> reporter: the key, the studies show getting into the head of the recipient. in the head of a kid, this electric guitar is a great idea. >> guitar! >> reporter: give the recipient exactly what they say they want. not what you think they should want. >> what the heck is that? that's not toys. that's books! >> no! >> in other word, stick to the list, and reap the reward. sharyn alfonsi, abc news. >> what the heck is that? books, not toys. if you want the rest of the stuff you have to ask the big guy. sitting on santa's lap could cause kids to reaction strange ways like bawling their eyes out. >> if you have pictures of your kids on santa's lap that may crack us up on the overnight. tweet them to #wnnfans. can't wait to see all the pics. we'll be right back. and me... discovering once-daily levemir® flexpen. flexpen® is prefilled. doesn't need refrigeration for u
>> reporter: turns out there is a science to getting though priceless reactions. one study found pricier gift don't translate into greater appreciation. exhibit one, the kitten. >> am i seeing something? >> reporter: the key, the studies show getting into the head of the recipient. in the head of a kid, this electric guitar is a great idea. >> guitar! >> reporter: give the recipient exactly what they say they want. not what you think they should want. >> what...
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help guide him, and he'll set money aside from his first day of work to his last, which isn't rocket science. it's just common sense. from td ameritrade. >>> a small but symbolic victory for palestinians today. the united nations assembly voted overwhelmingly to grant palestinians what's called nonmember observer state status, a stinging defeat for the united states and israel, which voted against the resolution. the secretary of state hillary clinton condemned the decision as quote, counterproductive to peace efforts. the u.s. ambassador to the u.n., susan rice, warned that little will change in the palestinian territories after this vote. palestinians in gaza and the west bank flooded into the streets late into the night. they are shooting fireworks, waving flags, honking car horns in celebration. let's go live to cnn's fred pleitgen in ramallah with the latest. very big day for the palestinians. what are you seeing now? >> reporter: hi, wolf. well, the celebrations certainly have quieted down somewhat but it was really just in the past ten minutes that they did quiet down. before that, wh
help guide him, and he'll set money aside from his first day of work to his last, which isn't rocket science. it's just common sense. from td ameritrade. >>> a small but symbolic victory for palestinians today. the united nations assembly voted overwhelmingly to grant palestinians what's called nonmember observer state status, a stinging defeat for the united states and israel, which voted against the resolution. the secretary of state hillary clinton condemned the decision as quote,...
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they have to know the science. parents or to teach in theology and reconcile as they believe and see fit. nothing does the point of president was making back in 2007 when he was asked the questions. that's one of us sang. >> excepting that context. >> it's a love for a half billion years old. obviously. and our faith teaches that is not inconsistent in the beginning of nothing that created the heavens and the year and science has given us insight as to when he did it. the more science learns the more i'm convinced. >> you have a very fascinating journey. catholic. your family moved to nevada. your family.d >> the ib thlogi >> and now ithink ou go o mass anttend services. en and saie catholic. church's teaching. participate fully. in addition to tt einteract withnd have gone to know the church in south florida. blackwood. a great pastor and teacher the reward. to be quite frank with you, it's not much different than roman catholics to like watching billy graham's except that i get to go in person. i have grown in my
they have to know the science. parents or to teach in theology and reconcile as they believe and see fit. nothing does the point of president was making back in 2007 when he was asked the questions. that's one of us sang. >> excepting that context. >> it's a love for a half billion years old. obviously. and our faith teaches that is not inconsistent in the beginning of nothing that created the heavens and the year and science has given us insight as to when he did it. the more...
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that's according to a new study that appears in the science journal called plus one. now, hear this. the researchers say they fed volunteers bowls of soup but secretly refilled or drained some of those bowls. a few hours later folks who thought they only had a little bit of soup say they got hungrier sooner even when they ate more. in other words it's likely that our eyes are sometimes tricking our stomachs. a warning tonight for you taxpayers we could all be looking at a another bailout thanks to the housing crisis that is behind us, right? we'll tell you who might need our cash in a big way now. plus a tea party one time tea party hero is leaving congress. we will hear from senator jim demint and get reaction from across the aisle and tell you where he is going. a world leader just told her entire nation the myan calendar got it right. doomsday is two weeks from tomorrow. so do what you like. diarrhea, gas, bloating? yeah. one phillips' colon health probiotic cap each day helps defend against these digestive issues with three strains of good bacteria. approved! [ fe
that's according to a new study that appears in the science journal called plus one. now, hear this. the researchers say they fed volunteers bowls of soup but secretly refilled or drained some of those bowls. a few hours later folks who thought they only had a little bit of soup say they got hungrier sooner even when they ate more. in other words it's likely that our eyes are sometimes tricking our stomachs. a warning tonight for you taxpayers we could all be looking at a another bailout thanks...
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the answer is part of our science roundup online. hari sreenivasan has the details. >> sreenivasan: the image resembles a lite-bright time lapse. find those pictures and our conversation with a software developer who set out to sualize the 24-hour cycle of urban public transit systems. that's on our homepage. an international telecommunications conference in dubai aims to set new rules for the internet. what's at stake? we take a look in the rundown. and on making sense, economics correspondent paul solman argues both sides of the capital gains tax debate. all that and more is on our website newshour.pbs.org. judy? >> woodruff: and that's the "newshour" for tonight. i'm judy woodruff. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. we'll see you online and again here tomorrow evening. thank you and good night. major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by th
the answer is part of our science roundup online. hari sreenivasan has the details. >> sreenivasan: the image resembles a lite-bright time lapse. find those pictures and our conversation with a software developer who set out to sualize the 24-hour cycle of urban public transit systems. that's on our homepage. an international telecommunications conference in dubai aims to set new rules for the internet. what's at stake? we take a look in the rundown. and on making sense, economics...
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god creates help and earth, and science gives us insight. the more science learned, the more i'm convinced that god is real. >> you had a very fascinating faith journey as a child. baptized catholic, family moved to nevada, baptized mormon, then back to the catholic. >> maybe i am a theologian. >> now i think you both go to mass and atent fellowship. >> i accept the church's teaching, and in addition to that, we interact with, and i got to know a church in south florida, a phenomenal teacher of the written word, particularly, the pastor. >> name of the pastor? >> rick blackwood, great teacher of the written word. to be frank with you, it's not much different than roman catholic, but i go in person and i know the people, and i have grown in my faith in what i learned. you know, and i, roman catholic, support the teaching authority of the church, i have deep appreciation for how our brothers and sisters in christ bring hundreds of thousands of people to salvation in other faith traditions. there's a lot of people who do that, that's a big deal
god creates help and earth, and science gives us insight. the more science learned, the more i'm convinced that god is real. >> you had a very fascinating faith journey as a child. baptized catholic, family moved to nevada, baptized mormon, then back to the catholic. >> maybe i am a theologian. >> now i think you both go to mass and atent fellowship. >> i accept the church's teaching, and in addition to that, we interact with, and i got to know a church in south florida,...
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straightforward guidance and be able to focus on other things, like each other, which isn't rocket science. it's just common sense. from td ameritrade. >>> a lawsuit brought against democra dominique strauss-kahn will not go to a trial. they have reached a settlement agreement. she accused strauss-kahn of assaulting her in his hotel room. he was once a he had looking candidate for the french candidacy resigned in disgrace after being indicted on charges, including attempted rape. the case fell apart weeks later. >>> victims of superstorm sandy may soon need to face the possibility of living on boats. fema says it's researching the idea of quickly creating low cost housing on the water. officials say the vessels would ideally sleep two to six adults. >>> a new study released today finds the ice sheet covering most of greenland is melting fast and causing the oceans to rise. the findings are the result of 20 years of data. researchers say since 1992, the oceans rose 11 millimeters. >>> a new york city police officer's act of kindness is now a global sensation. a tourist visiting from arizona
straightforward guidance and be able to focus on other things, like each other, which isn't rocket science. it's just common sense. from td ameritrade. >>> a lawsuit brought against democra dominique strauss-kahn will not go to a trial. they have reached a settlement agreement. she accused strauss-kahn of assaulting her in his hotel room. he was once a he had looking candidate for the french candidacy resigned in disgrace after being indicted on charges, including attempted rape. the...
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there is a lot of good economic science out today like consumer confidence is up, the housing market is recovering,. >> exactly. >> jennifer: and u.s. corporate profits are at the highest they have been in u.s. history for the third quarter. in u.s. history. >> yes. yes. >> jennifer: all right, so where are the jobs? if the profits are the highest they have been in u.s. history where are the jobs? >> unfortunately, part of the reason that the profits are high, part of it, is that with demand coming back slowly, companies have been able to meet the demand, increase the production with not a lot of additional employment. or with a lot of temporary employment. [speaking at the same time] >> or employment that isn't that expensive to pay for. so basically, they can make profits because they are selling, their prices of what production, their cost of production are not rising as rapidly and therefore they have profits. >> jennifer: so what is going to happen to cause them to reinvest? >> well, i think what we are seeing now is as the economy -- as consumer confidence does pick up as the h
there is a lot of good economic science out today like consumer confidence is up, the housing market is recovering,. >> exactly. >> jennifer: and u.s. corporate profits are at the highest they have been in u.s. history for the third quarter. in u.s. history. >> yes. yes. >> jennifer: all right, so where are the jobs? if the profits are the highest they have been in u.s. history where are the jobs? >> unfortunately, part of the reason that the profits are high, part...
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we asked our science editor for "time" magazine who has the inside scoop. what do we think this will be. >> i hate to be the skunk at the picnic -- >> no green men? >> this has been overhyped. it all stemmed from one bit of phrasing from one nasa scientist who said this finding is one for the history books. but, remember, what belongs in history books when you're a very technical nasa researcher is different from what you and i think. >> not insignificant? >> not insignificant. . >> what are we talking about? >> my suspicion is but nobody will know until monday noon east coast time, some traces of methane which are by products of metabolism. so there could be martian bacteria that's producing this as a by product but could be geological methane. >> if martians were producing it, would that mean if they found it there must be life presently or does that mean there was life at one point in time. >> that's an excellent question. if the methane is still there it would mean it was being generated and in fact there is traces of methane on mars that are being gene
we asked our science editor for "time" magazine who has the inside scoop. what do we think this will be. >> i hate to be the skunk at the picnic -- >> no green men? >> this has been overhyped. it all stemmed from one bit of phrasing from one nasa scientist who said this finding is one for the history books. but, remember, what belongs in history books when you're a very technical nasa researcher is different from what you and i think. >> not insignificant?...
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supporting science, technology, and improved economic performance and financial literacy in the 21st century. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: with 25 days left until the year-end fiscal cliff, and just 19 days until christmas, president obama warned lawmakers today not to add to the holiday pressures americans already feel, by letting the political stalemate drag on. but he also again insisted there would be no deal unless tax rates went up on the wealthy. >> the closer it gets to the brink, the more stressed we're going to be. >> woodruff: president obama made the short trip to northern virginia today to underline his plan to avert the fiscal cliff. at the home of what the white house called a typical middle class family, mr. obama said he's optimistic that agreement can be reached, but again drew a hard line for republicans in congress. >> everybody's is going to have to share in
supporting science, technology, and improved economic performance and financial literacy in the 21st century. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: with 25 days left until the year-end fiscal cliff, and just 19 days until christmas, president obama warned lawmakers today not to add to the...
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you went to harvard and dell was science and technology. here we are was tremendous knowledge in these fields. we talk about helping democracies. how do you see that from not only indicating these villages but scholarships and others, whether it is the french, the canadians, the brits, so that there are always for educational, the empowerment of women come are raising their status, inclusion. the american bar society and all those groups. what do you think about that? is it such that unless you have big muscular defense, big muscular foreign aid? i don't think america will ever be a wimp in anything, but i have an additional school of thought. what do you think? what could help that in america? >> thank you. generally, to speak a very frankly and what you have requested, the support of law enforcement in colombia has been helpful. that is a first step. as you said coming in several points to develop. increasing security capabilities and increasing the state's capability to promote human rights. in a case like ours, we have had so many probl
you went to harvard and dell was science and technology. here we are was tremendous knowledge in these fields. we talk about helping democracies. how do you see that from not only indicating these villages but scholarships and others, whether it is the french, the canadians, the brits, so that there are always for educational, the empowerment of women come are raising their status, inclusion. the american bar society and all those groups. what do you think about that? is it such that unless you...
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it would replace it with 55,000 green cards with immigrants in advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. most importantly it would allow the immigrants to bring their families to the united states, thereby preventing the brain drain that many high-tech companies see as i am my groonts head back to their home countries to be reunited with their countries. democrats think it is unfair they're picking winners and losers. melissa: aren't they just as valuable? aren't they just as worthy? don't they make america the great nation it is? why do we always pick winners and losers? almost the republicans didn't pick up the lesson from the last election. the lesson from the last election. be fair. doesn't toy with immigration policy. don't pit one group against another. >> reporter: we expect a vote in the house perhaps at noon or at that time. senate face as much dimmer future. democrats see immigration as their issue. they looked at the census with declining birth rates for caucasians. rising birth rates for immigration. they don't want to cede any ground on immigration to
it would replace it with 55,000 green cards with immigrants in advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. most importantly it would allow the immigrants to bring their families to the united states, thereby preventing the brain drain that many high-tech companies see as i am my groonts head back to their home countries to be reunited with their countries. democrats think it is unfair they're picking winners and losers. melissa: aren't they just as valuable? aren't they just...